UPDATE - 2/22/14: My shelter days are O.V.E.R! I met my new mom this afternoon and she took me home. I am adopted and looking forward to sleeping on the couch again. Goodbye from Kato!

Kato's my name. I had a home for nine years and all of the sudden I find myself in a cage at a shelter? I just don't get it.

At 10 years old and as handsome as I am, I should be sleeping on the couch! Not in a steel box with dogs barking nearby and other cats meowing through the night.

A nice lady visited me yesterday and stuck a camera in my face. I forgot to smile because this place is a little scary to me. However, once she put the silly thing away she gave me pets so I purred real good for her. She told me that I'm not forgotten about. That there are people working to save my life and find me a real home.

So here's the deal - I'm looking for a forever home. If you can't provide that - no worries, I'll happily take a temporary home so I can leave the shelter and not be at risk any longer.

If you fill out this foster application thing-a-ma-jig here, I have some good peeps that will be in contact with you.

UPDATE: 2/20/14 - We have heavy hearts today. Our sweet ray of sunshine has passed. He spent his final days knowing what true love is.

UPDATE: 02/14/14 - Best.Valentine.Ever! Golden Boy went to a fantastic foster home last night. Once he's over his kitty cold, he will be available to adopt through St. Francis Animal Protection Society.

Golden Boy is sweeter than a box of chocolates and he is looking for his special Valentine!

He was spotted this past weekend with his own harem: three cat volunteers swooning over him while he solicited attention from all.

Golden Boy was surrendered by his owner. He had a blind eye removed and just recently came down with a cold. Despite his run of bad luck, he remains a ray of sunshine and keeps his head held high.

Cats often succumb to upper respiratory infections in stressful environments like a shelter. However, once placed in home where they can rest and destress, they typically recover quickly.

Because of his cat cold, Golden Boy is at risk of euthanasia. This sweetheart deserves to live out his years in a loving home with sun spots to bask in and people to adore him!

We are seeking a permanent home for Golden Boy. If you are interested in being his special and forever Valentine, fill out our application here.